Surfwise (2007)
Doug Pray's documentary delves into the often inspiring, sometimes shocking life of 85-year-old Dorian "Doc" Paskowitz, a renowned surfer, surf camp owner, doctor and sex guru who, together with his wife, brought up nine children. Paskowitz raised his family in a camper on the beach, home-schooling them and requiring them to follow a strict lifestyle regimen. Now, his grown children speak out about how their unique upbringing affected them.
Bigger, Stronger, Faster (2008)
Filmmaker Chris Bell points the camera at his brothers and at himself -- all of them users of steroids -- for this thought-provoking examination of sports, competition and the unyielding pressure to succeed.
Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room (2005)
Based on the book of the same name by Peter Elkin, director Alex Gibney's documentary takes a behind-the-scenes look at the powerful energy company whose downfall forever changed the landscape of the business world.
Mr. Untouchable (2007)
This fascinating documentary recounts the rise and fall of "black Godfather" Nicky Barnes, one of New York's most powerful drug lords and kingpins, with Barnes himself breaking a 23-year-long silence to share his perspective on his legendary story.
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